Footwork drills · Step patterns · Beginner · ~3 min

Front–back movement (centre line)

Builds the basic front-to-back rhythm (forward to the net, back to the rear) before adding diagonals and corners.

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Starting position

Base position, facing the net.

Movement sequence

1. Chasse or run forward to just in front of the short service line and lunge.
2. Push back to base.
3. Chasse backward toward the rear and finish side-on with a shadow overhead swing.
4. Return to base.

Recovery

Base after every movement.

Technique cues

• Forward with racket foot leading
• Turn side-on going back

Common mistakes

• Running backward facing the net
• Skipping base

Easier

Walk-through.

Harder

Two-corner front–back movement on the diagonals.

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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